2. Franlebrity: Did you know that No Limit Agency CEO Nick Powills isn’t the only Franlebrity who regularly writes a column for 1851? Carrie Luxem, CEO of Restaurant HR Group and this week’s Franlebrity, also creates a weekly video column for the publication. Head to 1851 every Tuesday for more insight into how businesses can realize success. This week, Luxem dives into how employee issues are better solved by coaching and caring rather than discipline.

5. Franch Forward: It’s no secret that Orangetheory has been a recent darling of the fitness industry. That’s why it’s no surprise that the brand is continuing to Franch Forward. Orangetheory is celebrating the grand opening of its 1,000th studio. The studio, which is located in Portland, is owned by franchisee Jamie Weeks. Weeks is also CEO of Honors Holdings, which owns 52 open Orangetheory locations and has another 13 gyms in development.

6. Fran Funny: Do you want to hear a joke about a piece of paper? Nevermind, it’s tearable.

8. Franemies vs. Frands: Restaurant brands have a new Franemy to fight — consumer preferences. A new study from NPD Group shows that U.S. consumers are eating at home more than they were a decade ago. In fact, their research found that 80 percent of our meals are being prepared and eaten at home. However, food-service spending has increased by two percent over the last year even though restaurant visits were stagnant. That suggests that the costs of meals are rising faster than the cost of meals that are prepared at home.